Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Le Pin
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
1993
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Merlot
Method:
 
Hand‑harvested Merlot; small-batch fermentation in small vats; aged in new and recent oak barriques (~12–18 months); minimal intervention, small production.
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Evolved dark plum, black cherry, coffee, truffle and cedar with jammy, tertiary earthiness. Medium-bodied, silky texture, low acidity and plush fruit — opulent, decadently fruited Pomerol showing mature, savory notes.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, filet mignon, duck à l'orange, beef bourguignon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, mushroom stir‑fries, miso‑glazed aubergine; also umami dishes like shiitake and soy sauces.
Vineyard Info:
 
Tiny estate (c.2.7 ha) owned by the Thienpont family since 1979; extremely low yields and tiny production (c.400–700 cases), prized for rarity and price.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 90 pts — noted as "decadent, delicious, low acid, medium‑bodied". Wine Spectator 90 pts (holding well, soft and plummy). Neal Martin 89 pts (tertiary, earthy; palate a little attenuated). Falstaff 88 pts (tasting 2010)